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About Lorraine

I am a local historian, whose love of Dover has lead to decades of research into some of the lesser known tales that this famous and beautiful town has to tell.

Ralph Stott – A maligned experimenter in Vertical takeoff flying machines?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Lorraine

The word ‘helicopter’ is adapted from the French ‘hélicoptère‘, and is said to have been coined in 1861 by experimental aeronautics engineer Gustav de Ponton d’Amecourt (1825-1888). The machines are defined as being able to take off and land vertically … Continue reading →

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Dover Sea Cadets – A proud contribution to Dover’s maritime history

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Lorraine

The training of young men in the art of seamanship was recognised in Denmark 1801 by the establishment of the Academy of Sea-Cadets and the idea soon spread throughout Europe’s maritime nations. Eventually national naval colleges were founded such as … Continue reading →

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Markets of Dover – Part II

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Lorraine

Markets had existed in Dover for centuries receiving its Royal Charter around 1160. The old Court Hall, which also served as the Town Hall, in the Market Square, opened in 1607. Dover’s main market was held underneath and around about, the area became known … Continue reading →

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Markets of Dover – Part I

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Lorraine

Many cities and towns boasts of ancient markets and Dover is no exception. Markets developed out of Fairs and once upon a time Dover’s Fair was one of the most celebrated in the country. Fairs were originally religious festivals usually … Continue reading →

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Anthony Aucher – Entrepreneur and Creative Accountant

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Lorraine

Up until the seventeenth century the Mediterranean was the centre of commercial power. Because of this, the great sea was jealously guarded and was feared by English sailors. At the eastern end was the rich Levant and to import goods from … Continue reading →

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